2
stern(adjective, determined, serious, resolute, uncompromising)
2
strong-minded(adjective, firm, determined, fixed, resolute)
2
sullen
2
unchangeable(adjective, obstinacy)
2
unfaltering(adjective, steadfast)
2
unpliable(tough, difficult, awkward, obstinate, stubborn)
2
unregenerate
2
unwavering(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
1
asinine
1
astringent(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
1
astute(adjective, hard, tough, sharp, practical)
1
austere(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
1
authoritarian(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
1
awkward(tough, difficult, obstinate, stubborn, willful)
1
balking
1
bitter(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
1
bloody-minded
1
bovid
1
bulldogged
1
bulletheaded
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